You cheated, I divorced, why are you kneeling and begging me? - Chapter 21

“I have something very important to discuss with Miss Nan. I am Qin Xiaozhe, CEO of the Qin Group.” At the entrance of Xiangyuan Villa, Qin Xiaozhe spoke to the housekeeper inside.

Inside the house, Nanxi was startled upon hearing Qin Xiaozhe’s voice, almost thinking she had misheard. How had Qin Xiaozhe found this place?

“Tell him I’m not here.”

“I’m sorry, Mr. Qin, our young lady is not at home.”

Qin Xiaozhe glanced at the car parked in the courtyard. The car was here, so naturally, she was home. Why didn’t she want to see him? He couldn’t understand. Perhaps Miss Nan simply didn’t wish to meet outsiders.

“The matter I need to discuss concerns Miss Nan. If she returns, please let her know.” With that, Qin Xiaozhe left a business card and departed.

After he left, Nanxi opened the door, picked up the card from the ground, and thought for a moment. She didn’t know why Qin Xiaozhe had come, but one thing was clear from the card in her hand: Qin Xiaozhe had no idea she was the eldest daughter of the Nan family. As for why he had come to the Nan residence, she didn’t care and had little interest in finding out.

Tossing the card into the trash, Nanxi turned to go back inside.

Before she could close the door, a hand pressed against it. “Miss Nan.”

Nanxi turned, thinking it was Qin Xiaozhe returning, and was startled. But when she looked up, she saw an unfamiliar face.

Before her was a face so strikingly beautiful it was almost bewitching. On a man, such features carried a charm that was alluring yet not effeminate.

Nanxi didn’t recognize him. “Who are you?”

Mu Chen smiled with a hint of mischief. “I’m Mu Chen, Mu Yichen’s uncle.”

So, he was from the Mu family. But Nanxi couldn’t shake the feeling that the way he looked at her wasn’t exactly friendly. She eyed him warily.

“I came to warn you don’t marry Mu Yichen. He’s not right for you.”

Nanxi frowned. “What do you mean?”

Mu Chen: “You don’t know this yet, but my father doesn’t approve of your relationship.”

Nanxi truly had no idea. Mu Yichen had never introduced her to his family. Their arranged marriage had been a matter between the two of them, and since she agreed, Mu Yichen had indeed kept his promise and helped Nan Yuan overcome its difficulties.

“If there’s an issue, you should take it up with Mu Yichen,” Nanxi said, attempting to close the door.

Mu Chen braced his hand against the doorframe, his peach-blossom eyes glinting with a mischievous smile as he looked Nanxi up and down. “Mu Yichen has someone else in his heart. Marrying you is just a way to find a substitute. How about this I’ll make a sacrifice. Marry me instead, and I’ll handle things with the old man.”

As he spoke, Mu Chen reached out to touch Nanxi’s face.

Reacting swiftly, Nanxi pushed him away. “What are you doing?”

Mu Chen, accustomed to women throwing themselves at him, had never been rejected before. Annoyed, his desire to conquer only grew stronger. “Heh, you’re the first woman to ever turn me down. No matter. Once you’ve experienced what I have to offer, you’ll be begging for more.”

With that, he pulled her forcefully into his arms. He wanted to see what it was like to taste the woman Mu Yichen had chosen.

“Get off me!” Nanxi grabbed a broom by the door and swung it at him.

Mu Chen paid it no mind, but just as he thought Nanxi was defenseless, two bodyguards seemingly appeared out of nowhere, pulling him away and pinning him to the ground.

The bodyguard moved swiftly. After Mu Chen was pinned to the ground, a man rushed in from outside, punched Mu Chen, and shielded Nanxi from behind. “Miss Nan, are you alright?”

Nanxi’s heart skipped a beat.

Recognizing Qin Xiaozhe’s voice, she immediately closed the door.

He hadn’t left after all.

“Miss Nan, are you hurt? Should I take you to the hospital?”

Nanxi grew anxious, unwilling to have any further involvement with Qin Xiaozhe. She cleared her throat and replied coldly, “I’m fine.”

But Qin Xiaozhe was reluctant to leave. Having finally done a favor for the eldest daughter of the Nan family, he naturally wanted to seize the opportunity to meet her. If he could establish a connection, he would surely gain the Nan family’s support in the future.

“Let’s go get checked anyway.”

Outside the door, Qin Xiaozhe’s urging voice persisted. Nanxi stood frozen, her mind in turmoil.

It seemed Qin Xiaozhe was determined to see her today. If she didn’t go out, he wouldn’t leave.

Just as she was at a loss, footsteps approached, followed by a clear, resonant voice. “Mr. Qin, thank you for helping my fiancée. I will find a way to repay you in the future. She’s shaken and not in a state to see anyone.”

It was Mu Yichen.

Hearing his voice, Nanxi’s anxious heart instantly settled.

With Mu Yichen’s words, Qin Xiaozhe had no reason to linger. He glanced at the door and reluctantly left.

It didn’t matter that he hadn’t met the eldest daughter of the Nan family. Today, he had done her a great favor, and Mu Yichen had acknowledged the debt. In the future, the Qin family would surely be treated well.

With that thought, Qin Xiaozhe promptly left without further disturbance.

After Qin Xiaozhe’s departure, Mu Yichen’s expression darkened. From the moment the bodyguard called to inform him that Qin Xiaozhe had come looking for Nanxi, he had rushed over. He hadn’t expected Mu Chen to show up halfway.

Fortunately, he had arranged for someone to protect Nanxi in advance.

He looked at Mu Chen, who was still pinned to the ground, and ordered the two bodyguards, “Break his ribs.”

The casual command terrified Mu Chen, who lifted his head and cried out, “Mu Yichen, you can’t hit me! I’m your uncle!”

His words only fueled Mu Yichen’s simmering anger. Without hesitation, Mu Yichen punched him squarely in the chest.

With a muffled groan, Mu Chen collapsed to the ground.

“Hit him!”

At Mu Yichen’s command, the two bodyguards immediately went to work. Trained professionals, they targeted Mu Chen’s ribs precisely, ensuring not a single one remained intact.

The dull thuds of the blows and Mu Chen’s agonized cries echoed outside. Inside, Nanxi listened calmly.

For someone like him, broken ribs were a light punishment.

Once the task was completed, the bodyguards stopped. Mu Chen lay curled on the ground like a dead pig, unable to get up, his body trembling uncontrollably as he whimpered softly.

Mu Yichen crouched down and patted his face. “I gave you a chance to behave, but you didn’t take it.”

With that, he stood up and ordered his men to take Mu Chen back and dump him at the old mansion.

Hou Jian expressed concern. “Mr. Mu, the old master dotes on the second young master. If he gets angry.”

“Let him come to me!”

For daring to bully his woman, broken ribs were a lenient punishment today. If it happened again, Mu Chen would pay with his life!

After dealing with Mu Chen, Mu Yichen knocked on the door. Knowing Nanxi was watching through the peephole, he softened his voice. “It’s me.”

Nanxi opened the door. Seeing Mu Yichen, the composure she had maintained for so long inexplicably shattered. Her eyes reddened, and she threw herself into his arms.

Just now, she had seen how Mu Yichen stood up for her and protected her.

She could feel his genuine care for her.

Feeling the warmth in his embrace, Mu Yichen’s body stiffened slightly. After a moment of surprise, he patted Nanxi’s back tenderly and said, “Don’t be afraid. I’m here for you.”